The heat pump as a heating method for swimming pools was developed by Tony Andrews, the founder of Heatstar and the father of current Heatstar Director, Jackie Scott. Knowing he was on to a much-needed concept, in 1980, Tony launched his own business venture creating the first fresh air source heat pumps for dedicated application […]
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Reinforcing Crystal Island Leisure’s strengthened global presence, the company has confirmed that the UK’s Sunbeach Spas will now be rebranded as Oasis Outdoor Living UK Ltd, incorporating Sunbeach Spas as a product line. It’s all systems go for the new look Oasis Outdoor Living UK team. The company’s new 30,000 sq.ft premises is now up […]
A small and dynamic pool distribution business based in Plymouth, Devon, Lighthouse closed 2023 by clinching the prestigious UK Pool & Spa Awards title of Supplier Of The Year. A clear winner, despite some strong competition, with the largest number of nominations from their appreciative client base, the company was repeatedly mentioned for its product […]
NIVEKO pools are distributed through partners who are based in the country where the pool is installed. This guarantees maximum support for the customers. In the UK, NIVEKO offers its pools through its reliable profi partner HTP Group. Managing Director Lewis Salvidge is an experienced professional with technical knowledge that he passes on to every […]
All eyes are on Golden Coast as the company prepares to release the findings of its annual Wet Leisure Industry Survey. Now in its 13th year, the annual Wet Leisure Industry Survey provides a unique insight into the highs and lows of the previous 12 months. “Whether you’re a distributor, installer or an engineer, and […]
The annual SPATEX exhibition takes place at the Coventry Building Society Arena, from Tuesday 6th to Thursday 8th February. Once again, the Institute of Swimming Pool Engineers has been asked to organise a series of free-to-enter workshop presentations throughout the three days. For 2024, ISPE have put together a varied programme with something of interest […]
The theme for the recent PWTAG annual conference was The Sustainable Pool and the opening presentations, in front of over 100 delegates, were right on the money. St Sidwell’s Point in Exeter is the world first leisure centre to be built to Passivhaus standards – in real terms, as economical in terms of energy use […]
After working for the Institute for over 34 years, ISPE General Secretary, Ross Alcock, has announced his impending retirement from the Institute. It is anticipated that Ross will finally hang up his ‘ISPE boots’ in June/July 2024, by which time he will have served 35 years, but a firm date is yet to be agreed […]
This award-winning residential refurbishment project was undertaken by the reigning UK Pool Contractors Of The Year, Cornwall Pools, in nearby Bude, Cornwall. The outstanding makeover features on-site pool lining by Plastica, a Hawksworth Antique Sandstone automatic cover from Ocea UK Ltd and an enclosure from Paramount Pools. A Vision filter, variflow pump, Optimus underwater lights […]
Deep End Pools has acquired Horsham-based Home Counties Pools, one of Sussex, Kent and Surrey’s most established installers of domestic swimming pools, hot tubs, spas and endless fitness pools. Deep End Pools, backed by London- investment firm RDCP, after it acquired the business in December last year, is one of the UK’s most prestigious swimming […]
